A08036Introduced in the Assembly
Requires commissioners of local social services districts to screen, apply for, and use and conserve retirement, survivors and disability insurance, supplemental security income, veterans' or any other federal social security benefits on behalf of certain children; provides for responsibilities of local commissioners of social services appointed to serve as the representative payee for a child; provides for technical assistance and financial literacy for certain children; makes related provisions.
Introduced by Andrew Hevesi, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires commissioners of local social services districts to screen, apply for, and use and conserve retirement, survivors and disability insurance, supplemental security income, veterans' or any other federal social security benefits on behalf of certain children; provides for responsibilities of local commissioners of social services appointed to serve as the representative payee for a child; provides for technical assistance and financial literacy for certain children; makes related provisions.
Where it stands
print number 8036a
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Social Services Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means · May 27, 2026
16
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
18 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kwani O'Pharrow | 11 | Yes |
| David McDonough | 14 | Absent |
| Michaelle Solages | 22 | Yes |
| Sam Berger | 27 | Yes |
| Steven Raga | 30 | Absent |
| Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas | 34 | Yes |
| Diana Moreno | 36 | Yes |
| Claire Valdez | 37 | Yes |
| Simcha Eichenstein | 48 | Yes |
| Maritza Davila | 53 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to social services
referred to social services
reported referred to ways and means
amend (t) and recommit to ways and means
print number 8036a
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